April 13, 2020
Update on Federal Stimulus Bill
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is updating its current systems to distribute federal unemployment funds as part of the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) bringing economic relief to many Georgians.
The Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program, or FPUC, provides an additional $600 weekly payment to any individual eligible for any of the Unemployment Compensation programs - State and Federal. The GDOL will begin

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) April 13, 2020This includes individuals who are self-employed, gig workers, 1099 independent contractors, employees of churches, employees of non-profits, or those with limited work history who do not qualify for state unemployment benefits.
Step 1: Individual files a regular state unemployment claim. A claimant will receive 2 emails - one stating that the claim was received and another stating the claim was processed.Step 2:

Press Release Mark Butler | CommissionerOffice of Communications
Suite 642148 Andrew Young International Blvd., NEAtlanta, GA 30303-1751 (470) 553-2593Kersha.Cartwright@gdol.ga.govdol.georgia.gov
Gov. Kemp and Georgia Dept. of Labor Partner on Getting Funds to Georgians
Atlanta, GA – Last week, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) processed more claims in seven days than were processed during the entire year of 2019. The GDOL announced today that the agency processed 390,132 claims

velopment Authority of Dawson County receives $50,000 grant for Economic Development Strategic Plan
DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- November 19, 2019: The Development Authority of Dawson County was presented a check for $50,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) last Thursday to support the completion of an economic development strategic plan.The presented check provides fifty percent of the funding for the total grant project which supports the development of a professional strategic plan for economic

DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- May 3, 2019: There’s never been a better time to celebrate business in Dawson County.
Dawson County Board of Commissioners unanimously proclaimed May 5-11, 2019 to be National Small Business Week in Dawson County.
To celebrate, the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce will be spotlighting its business members through its social media and newsletter as well as visiting members with staff and its Ambassador team.
“We are thrilled to use this week as an opportunity to showcase our

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:Tiffany Fulmer Ott - Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives(404) 312-0524 tfulmer@gacce.org
DATE: November 7, 2013HEADLINE: GACCE Announces 2013 Class of Georgia Certified Chambers
It’s an exciting time to be in the chamber industry and to be a chamber in Georgia. The quality of leadership, programs and services that define the over 160 chambers statewide